Thanks to technological advances, it’s possible to explore the world without leaving your home. Even when you’re stuck inside, you can still see some of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island virtually. You can also get a bit of a history lesson. The Museum of Newport History offers an extremely impressive virtual tour, allowing you to delve into our past from the comfort of your couch.
The Museum of Newport History in the Old Brick Market, which dates back to the 1760s, in the heart of Newport.
Newport, Rhode Island / Google It’s operated by the Newport Historical Society.
The museum offers three floors of learning and fun, all of which you can tour virtually.
Discover Newport RI / Google But even if you come to the brick-and-mortar location when you’re able to do so, it’s free to get in. The museum is run entirely by donations.
Take an up-close-and-personal look into the lives of the important people who made Newport what it is today.
Discover Newport RI / Google The rich history and the beautiful architecture will impress your whole family.
Exhibits include (but are not limited to) James Franklin’s printing press, the figurehead from the yacht Aloha, paintings, photographs, and furniture.
Discover Newport RI / Google Everything here comes from the collections of the Newport Historical Society.
The team at the museum wanted to make the exhibits easily accessible to all, so they created the virtual tour.
Derke Hughes / Google And while it’s true that nothing tops a physical visit, this really is the next best thing. Plus, you don’t have to change out of your pajamas to see it.
The Museum of Newport History is open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., but you can tour it online anytime you’d like.
Scott Sideleau / Google If you ever do make it to the brick-and-mortar location, though, please consider leaving a $5 donation to help them keep this important part of history in good shape.
Check out this impressive virtual tour here.
Newport, Rhode Island / Google
It’s operated by the Newport Historical Society.
Discover Newport RI / Google
But even if you come to the brick-and-mortar location when you’re able to do so, it’s free to get in. The museum is run entirely by donations.
The rich history and the beautiful architecture will impress your whole family.
Everything here comes from the collections of the Newport Historical Society.
Derke Hughes / Google
And while it’s true that nothing tops a physical visit, this really is the next best thing. Plus, you don’t have to change out of your pajamas to see it.
Scott Sideleau / Google
If you ever do make it to the brick-and-mortar location, though, please consider leaving a $5 donation to help them keep this important part of history in good shape.
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Address: 127 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
